SPHHS Job Listings

JOB TITLE: Capacity Building Assistance Specialist
(Capacity Building Assistance for Communities)
www.harmreduction.org
 

Start Date: Start immediately
 

Location:
Harm Reduction Coalition (HRC)
New York City, New York
 

The Harm Reduction Coalition is a national advocacy and capacity-building organization that promotes the health and dignity of individuals and communities impacted by drug use. HRC advances policies and programs that help people address the adverse effects of drug use including overdose, HIV, hepatitis C, addiction, and incarceration.
 

Specific Education, Certification and Skill Requirements (if applicable): The Harm Reduction Coalition (HRC) is seeking a candidate who is detail-oriented, knowledgeable about current trends in HIV prevention, has excellent written/verbal communication skills and knowledge/experience in needs assessments, curriculum design and delivery, and program monitoring and evaluation. Candidate must have at least two years of experience in the field of HIV/AIDS as it relates to training methods and community organizing. We are especially looking for candidates who have experience with community mobilization models, community-level interventions and/or social marketing. Candidate must have a Master’s degree in public health, social work or other related field, or equivalent experience. Familiarity with harm reduction strategies and its applications is preferred.
 

Job Description: HRC is seeking a Capacity Building Assistance (CBA) Specialist for its CDC-funded CBA for Communities Program. CBA Specialist will be responsible for:
• Response to incoming inquires for training and technical assistance by conducting a needs assessment with the requesting entity;
• Day-to-day coordination, tracking, and monitoring of all assigned CBA requests to ensure successful delivery;
• Provision of training and technical assistance to communities in the adoption, adaptation and implementation of a social marketing campaign, community mobilization model or community-level intervention;
• Development and implementation of a cost-effective CBA services delivery plan;
• Documentation of all CBA-related information;
• Participation in all relevant staff meetings;
• Representation of HRC at key regional and national conferences and workshops.
Extensive work travel is required for this position.
 

Other Information About This Job: Fax résumé and cover letter to Hiring Committee at 212.213.6582 or email lino@harmreduction.org. No phone calls please. HRC is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women and people living with HIV are encouraged to apply.

JOB TITLE: Capacity Building Assistance Specialist
(Organizational Infrastructure and Program Sustainability)
www.harmreduction.org
 

Start Date: Start immediately
 

Location:
Harm Reduction Coalition (HRC)
New York City, New York or Oakland, California
The Harm Reduction Coalition is a national advocacy and capacity-building organization that promotes the health and dignity of individuals and communities impacted by drug use. HRC advances policies and programs that help people address the adverse effects of drug use including overdose, HIV, hepatitis C, addiction, and incarceration.
 

Specific Education, Certification and Skill Requirements (if applicable): The Harm Reduction Coalition (HRC) is seeking a candidate who is detail-oriented, knowledgeable about current trends in HIV prevention, has excellent written/verbal communication skills and knowledge/experience in needs assessments, curriculum design and delivery, and program monitoring and evaluation. Candidate must have at least two years of experience in the field of HIV/AIDS as it relates to training methods and health promotion. We are especially looking for candidates who have experience with organizational infrastructure and program sustainability. Candidate must have a Master’s degree in public health, social work, nonprofit management or other related field, or equivalent experience. Familiarity with harm reduction strategies and its applications is preferred but not required.
 

Job Description: HRC is seeking a Capacity Building Assistance (CBA) Specialist for its CDC-funded CBA for CBOs Program. CBA Specialist will be responsible for:
• Response to incoming inquires for training and technical assistance by conducting an agency needs assessment with the requesting community-based organization (CBO);
• Day-to-day coordination, tracking, and monitoring of all assigned CBA requests to ensure successful delivery;
• Development and implementation of a strategic plan for assigned CBOs;
• Provision of CBA services, including skills-building training and TA, for CBOs on topics related to organizational infrastructure and program sustainability (e.g., strategic planning, fiscal management, board development, grant-writing, etc.);
• Development of tools and protocols for assessing organizational infrastructure and program sustainability needs, resources, readiness and gaps;
• Documentation of all CBA-related information;
• Participation in all relevant staff meetings;
• Representation of HRC at key regional and national conferences and workshops.
Extensive work travel is required for this position.
 

Other Information About This Job: Fax résumé and cover letter to Hiring Committee at 212.213.6582 or email lino@harmreduction.org. No phone calls please. HRC is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women and people living with HIV are encouraged to apply.

JOB TITLE: Capacity Building Assistance Specialist
(Capacity Building Assistance for CBOs)
www.harmreduction.org

Start Date:Start immediately
 

Location:
Harm Reduction Coalition (HRC)
New York City, New York or Oakland, California
The Harm Reduction Coalition is a national advocacy and capacity-building organization that promotes the health and dignity of individuals and communities impacted by drug use. HRC advances policies and programs that help people address the adverse effects of drug use including overdose, HIV, hepatitis C, addiction, and incarceration.

Specific Education, Certification and Skill Requirements (if applicable): The Harm Reduction Coalition (HRC) is seeking a candidate who is detail-oriented, knowledgeable about current trends in HIV prevention, has excellent written/verbal communication skills and knowledge/experience in needs assessments, curriculum design and delivery, and program monitoring and evaluation. Candidate must have at least two years of experience in the field of HIV/AIDS as it relates to training methods and health promotion. We are especially looking for candidates who have experience with organizational infrastructure and program sustainability and/or evidence-based interventions and public health strategies. Candidate must have a Master’s degree in public health, social work, nonprofit management or other related field, or equivalent experience. Familiarity with harm reduction strategies and its applications is preferred but not required. Job Description: HRC is seeking a Capacity Building Assistance (CBA) Specialist for its CDC-funded CBA Program for CBOs. CBA Specialist will be responsible for:

• Response to incoming inquires for training and technical assistance by conducting an agency needs assessment with the requesting community-based organization (CBO);
• Day-to-day coordination, tracking, and monitoring of all assigned CBA requests to ensure successful delivery;
• Provision of CBA services, including skills-building training and TA, for CBOs on topics related to:
o Organizational infrastructure and program sustainability (e.g., strategic planning, fiscal management, board development, grant-writing, etc.);
o Adaptation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of assigned evidence-based interventions;
o Implementation, monitoring and evaluation of assigned public health strategies (e.g., counseling, testing and referral services; rapid HIV testing; comprehensive risk counseling services; social network strategy);
o Supporting skills areas (e.g., group facilitation, recruitment and retention);
• Documentation of all CBA-related information;
• Participation in all relevant staff meetings;
• Representation of HRC at key regional and national conferences and workshops.
Extensive work travel is required for this position.
 

Other Information About This Job: Fax résumé and cover letter to Hiring Committee at 212.213.6582 or email lino@harmreduction.org. No phone calls please. HRC is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women and people living with HIV are encouraged to apply.

A New Internship Program for Graduate Students SAMHSA is Accepting Applications for CSAP’s Prevention Fellowship Program Graduate Student Internship

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Substance Abuse Mental Health Services
Administration’s (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) is now accepting applications for the Prevention Fellowship Program’s Graduate Student Internship.
 

The Graduate Student Internship, one component of CSAP’s Prevention Fellowship Program, invites up to 30 qualified graduate students from schools of public, behavioral, and allied health to apply for a 48-week paid internship program in participating State agencies throughout the United States. (Visit the application Web site at www.seiservices.com/SAMHSA/csap for a list of participating States.)

The purpose of the CSAP Prevention Fellowship Program Graduate Student Internship is to offer participants front-line experience in the field of substance abuse prevention. Interns will learn new techniques, master best practices in the field, and apply knowledge gained from their graduate school experience. During the internship, which will combine Web-based training and hands-on experience, students will be assigned to State agency mentors for on-site training and workforce development within the State’s substance abuse prevention system.
 

Please note that graduate interns are accepted on a State-by-State basis, as all States are not eligible participants in the Prevention Fellowship Program’s Graduate Student Internship. Interns will receive a stipend of $15 per hour and will be required to work 40 hours per week. They will not be provided with insurance, travel, lodging, per diem allowances, or conference registration reimbursement.

WHO CAN APPLY
Graduate students from any State seeking selection into the internship program must meet the following criteria and provide associated documentation:
(1) U.S. citizenship or U.S. Territories and Pacific Jurisdictions residency;
(2) enrollment in a graduate school for public, behavioral, and allied health;
(3) two letters of recommendation;
(4) a detailed essay or paper of not more than two pages on why the candidate should be selected for the internship and how selection would support his or her career goals; and
(5) a strong interest in the substance abuse prevention field.
(Please note that an applicant residing in a non-participating State may submit an application to an agency internship site outside of their State.)

APPLICATION DUE DATE:
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Applications must be received by the due date to be considered. Selected candidates are expected to begin their internships on January 25, 2010, and no later than February 1, 2010. Applicants will be notified of selection status on or before January 11, 2010. Start dates may be altered slightly, in some instances, to accommodate unforeseen circumstances.

HOW TO APPLY
Applications will be accepted from eligible candidates beginning on November 2, 2009. To apply, complete and submit the online application, which is available at www.seiservices.com/SAMHS/csap/newapplicant.aspx.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please contact Sabrina Roundtree at sroundtree@seiservices.com or 240-485-1700, ext. 157.

CLOSING DATE/TIME: December 16, 2009 at 2 :00 PM Eastern Standard Time
POSITION TITLE: Laboratory Services Coordinator
MARKET VALUE: $69,950 to $111,467 per year -- Final compensation will be based on individual salary history, work experience, and educational background.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One Base Period and Four Option Periods
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Kampala, Uganda
SECURITY CLEARANCE: OPM National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI), non-sensitive
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: United States citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and third country nationals are eligible for this position. Citizens and permanent residents of the host country are not eligible under this solicitation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Laboratory Services Coordinator provides scientific and technical support to improve the quality of laboratory services in Uganda, and assists in the implementation and development of existing and new PEPFAR program activities that serve to strengthen laboratory services across the country. The position also supervises LE Staff technical staff at the CDC-Uganda laboratory in Entebbe. Provides technical assistance to other CDC-Uganda branches for existing programmatic and special project grantees; acts as the laboratory liaison for major partners such as the Uganda Ministry of Health (MOH), National Medical Stores and the Uganda Virus Research Institute; provides technical assistance to CDC stakeholders and to the MOH for strengthening national health laboratory services; assists with new program development for the National TB and Leprosy Program, the Laboratory Technician Training Schools, and the Makerere University School of Public Health. Acts as a mentor to laboratory staff to help them prepare documentation for career development and the laboratory accreditation, manuscripts for publication and to prepare scientific presentations. Provides guidance on Good Laboratory Practice. Acts as a technical advisor to a number of other projects, such as the Research Triangle Initiative (RTI), the Uganda People's Defense Force, the CRANE (Most At-Risk Populations) study and African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) follow-on. Acts as the CDC technical advisor to the national influenza surveillance project and helps maintain the National Influenza Centre (NIC); continues to work closely with the NIC for routine surveillance and outbreak investigations.

For more detailed information about this position vacancy and instructions on applying for it, please follow the following link:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=2a5f89423bc541ce0eed624a3c46e357&tab=core&_cview=0
 

Malaria Technical Advisor, Behavior Change Communication
Washington, DC

The Global Health Fellows Program is seeking a Technical Advisor II:
Malaria Technical Advisor, Behavior Change Communication (GHFP-09-147)
in Washington, DC. The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP) is a five
year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health
Institute (PHI) in partnership with the Harvard School of Public Health,
Management Systems International, and Tulane University School of Public
Health and Tropical Medicine. GHFP is supported by the US Agency for
International Development (USAID).

GHFP*s goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID Population,
Health and Nutrition programs by developing and increasing capacity of
health professionals in Washington, DC and overseas. This is
accomplished through the recruitment, placement and support of junior,
mid and senior level health professionals; a diversity initiative
focused on providing internship and mentoring opportunities in
international public health to underrepresented communities; and
professional and organizational development activities to bolster
USAID*s ability to maximize results and strengthen its leadership
role in global health.

The President*s Malaria Initiative (PMI) is a $1.2 billion five-year
expansion of US Government (USG) resources led by USAID to reduce
malaria-related mortality by 50 percent in up to 15 sub-Saharan African
countries through a rapid scale up of a package of proven malaria
prevention and treatment measures: artemisinin-based combination
therapy, insecticide-treated mosquito nets, intermittent preventive
treatment in pregnancy, and indoor residual spraying. The Initiative is
results-based, focused, and exhibits a high level of financial and
programmatic accountability. USAID is the lead agency for implementation
of PMI.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Malaria Technical Advisor, Behavior
Change Communication is a key member of USAID*s PMI team, providing
guidance, monitoring, and technical support to USAID at its headquarters
and in the field with missions and PMI country teams, technical
counterparts, and Ministries of Health, and USAID cooperating agencies.
S/he will exercise independent judgment in planning and carrying out
tasks, in serving US Government priorities at critical technical and
policy forums, in resolving problems and conflicts, and in taking steps
necessary to meet deadlines.

Specifically, the Malaria Technical Advisor, Behavior Change
Communication will: Provide technical support to one or more PMI focus
countries and participate as an integral member of an interagency
country support team. Provide guidance to USAID missions and PMI
country teams on the development of annual country malaria operational
plans. Monitor and track overall progress of PMI plans and activities.
Provide advice and assistance to regional bureaus and missions involved
in malaria efforts, particularly the PMI-targeted countries in
sub-Saharan Africa. Provide support to Missions by participating in
population, health and nutrition country teams, reviewing mission
strategies and annual reports, and assess technical and programmatic
support needs. Provide technical expertise and input to support the
management of centrally administered communications programs and
projects.

Serve as a communications technical expert for stakeholders about
malaria developments and USAID's role. Provide behavior change
communication (BCC) orientation/ training sessions as necessary for PMI
staff who work on programs with a BCC component (in-country and at
headquarters), Bureau and Agency leadership. Facilitate exchanges
between countries in order to share experiences, materials and
capabilities, including best practices and lessons learned in
communications. Maintain and continue to incorporate messages,
strategies, approaches, and materials in PMI*s BCC repository. Work
with the Global Health Bureau*s Office of Health, Infectious Diseases
and Nutrition and the technical offices in regional bureaus to enhance
linkages between communications, malaria and other development-related
activities.

Assist in the development of a long-term behavior change strategy along
with partners as countries move towards pre-elimination or decreased
malaria transmission. Review literature for new developments, best
practices and emerging issues in communications and malaria. Attend
technical meetings and workshops, and participate in relevant training
events. Formulate recommendations for the malaria team*s responses to
new developments and emerging issues and share with colleagues, Bureau
leadership, and missions.

REQUIREMENTS: Master*s degree in public health, behavioral sciences,
health communications, or related discipline. 5-12 years experience in
malaria or other health program design, implementation, coordination and
monitoring in developing countries, preferably in Africa of which 2
years in international/ resource poor setting. Experience in leading
strategic planning for information, evaluation and communication
programs and health promotion. Experience in monitoring and evaluation
communication, and ability to apply research to practice. Demonstrated
technical leadership, policy experience, and problem solving skills
working on complex projects in a highly sensitive environment. High
degree of judgment, maturity, ingenuity and originality to interpret
strategy, to analyze, develop and present work and to monitor and
evaluate implementation of programs.

Ability to work effectively with a broad range of USG personnel and
partners, and in a team environment and communicate highly technical
health information to both health and non-health audience. Strong
interpersonal communication and excellent oral communication and writing
skills. Knowledge of USAID programming, evaluation functions and
procedures in USAID Washington and in the USAID missions desirable.
Willingness and ability to travel internationally. Computer skills in
MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Access. US Citizenship or US
Permanent Residency required. Salary will be based on commensurate
experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a
comprehensive benefits package including professional development
programs. http://www.phi.org/pdf-library/2009_Benefits_Booklet_GHFP.pdf

TO APPLY: Visit the Recruitment section of our website at
https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/. All applicants are required to
apply for this position through GHFP*s online recruitment system at
https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you to store your CV,
profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover letter
describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity
with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to
your career goals is required for each application. All online
applications must be submitted by December 3, 2009. Previous applicants
will be considered and need not reapply. We are proud to be an
affirmative action employer.
 

Medical Director - Mental Health #173641
Department of Public Health
City of Chicago

Duties:
• This position ensures that health care service provisions are in accordance with departmental standards by evaluating clinical operations and procedures and recommending new policies and procedures in the area of healthcare administration;
• Directs health education programs and campaigns; participates in the development and implementation of quality assurance programs;
• Confers with other Medical Directors overseeing various areas of specialty and staff physicians to address concerns regarding medical protocols, treatment and primary health care services provided to mental health patients.
• This position will supervision and provide consultation to 11 psychiatrist, a total 9 FTEs; Will provide clinical training to clinical therapists, and co-lead the quality assurance service workgroup.

Requirements:
Graduation from a school of medicine with a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)or the Commission for Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), and completion of a residency approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), supplemented by three years experience in the formulation of Public Health Administration policies and procedures, and three years experience with state public health systems and service delivery. This position requires Board Certification in Psychiatry or eligibility for Board Certification.

Applicants must possess a valid and unrestricted physician license awarded by any U.S. state at the time of application. Applicants must possess a valid and unrestricted State of Illinois physician license and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate at the time of employment.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill:
-Knowledge of the application and principle of behavioral health outcomes management.
-Knowledge of the application and principle of the Recovery-Oriented service system.
-Basic knowledge and skills sufficient to process an electronic medical records and client billing codes.
-Knowledge of the application of and principle of regulatory compliance, accreditation, certification, fee-for-service.

NOTE: Copies of your official transcripts, licenses or training certificates will be required at time of interview/test, if applicable.

NOTE: This position requires candidates to complete a writing exercise. Results will be made available upon written request to the Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources once all ratings have been compiled and review of process has been finalized.

Evaluation
Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted.

Residency Requirement
An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.

City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
 

Apply at www.cityofchicago.org/CAREERS
Deadline to apply: December 1, 2009
Salary: $86.06
 

PROJECT MANAGER #161953
Department of Public Health
City of Chicago

Duties
Under the direction of the ASPR HPP Coordinator, the Project Manager will perform project management functions and ensure that benchmarks for hospital preparedness are met and completed in accordance with federal grant guidelines and mandates.

? Work with individual institutions and healthcare system planning committees to assure that Chicago attains all the ASPR benchmarks for preparedness including development of interoperable communications plans, medical surge plans, alternative care site plans, fatality management plans, etc.

? Assist in the provision of oversight of the Chicago Coalition/partnership for Healthcare System Planning and Response; assuring scope of service progress as contracted between CDPH grant funding and the hospitals/delegate agencies responsible for meeting grant objectives/deliverables

? Assure that healthcare institutions are prepared to manage emergencies and disasters including natural disasters (flood, tornadoes, power outage etc.), unintentional disasters (chemical spill, pandemic flu) as well as intentional disasters (release of a biological weapon of mass destruction).

? Manages the administrative functions of an approximately 4 million dollar ASPR grant and tracks the grant deliverables and assures that the hospitals and CDPH are in compliance with the grant requirements.

? Participate in all committee and advisory planning committee meetings and activities.

? Assist in the development and analysis of the preparedness program's needs assessment tool for hospitals and determine system grant funding based in part upon these assessments.

? Work with CDC grant funded leadership staff in meeting "cross-cutting" preparedness goals and objectives between the multiple grand funded goals.

? Performs emergency response and other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, supplemented by at least five years of progressively responsible project management experience in hospital/healthcare emergency preparedness/ emergency management or disaster planning.

NOTE: Must have experience and knowledge in bioterrorism and emergency preparedness & response planning.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

Knowledge of public health and/or hospital emergency preparedness, specifically the four functional emergency management areas (e.g: preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery) as it relates to public health and safety, mass care & sheltering, evacuation and special needs populations.

Knowledge and experience with federal directives relative to public health, emergency management and homeland security (e.g., the National Incident Management System [NIMS], the National Response Framework [NRF], the National Disaster Medical System, and the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program [HSEEP], etc.

Ability to manage federal and state grant programs pertaining to requirements, contractual arrangements and procedures (e.g., writing and submission of grant proposals, monitoring/oversight of grant expenditures, preparing of required status reports to grantors, data collection and analysis associated with status report development for grantors).

Ability to manage, coordinate and provide oversight of special projects and inter-department and inter-agency programs and initiatives.

Skills in the development and implementation of plans in the areas of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosive (CBRNE) incidents, pandemics, large-scale infectious disease outbreaks, mass casualty and mass fatality emergencies, decontamination, emergency medical care services (pre-hospital or hospital), quarantine and isolation, mass prophylaxis and mental health assistance.

Skills in the development of hospital safety, risk and/or emergency preparedness plans.

Evaluation
Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted.

Residency Requirement
An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.


City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
 

Apply at www.cityofchicago.org/CAREERS
Deadline to apply – November 30, 2009
Salary - $89,904.00
 

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE
FAMILY HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

Research Analyst – Contractual (MIPAR)

LOCATION:
Family Health Administration
201 W. Preston Street, 3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201

NATURE OF WORK: The Family Health Administration, within the Deputy Secretariat for Public Health Services, works to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all Marylanders and their families through community-based public health efforts, giving special attention to at-risk and vulnerable populations. The Research Analyst works with others in the State Office of Rural Health to promote health professional recruitment and retention in rural areas of the state. Functions will include researching workforce development strategies and funding options, documenting workforce need, providing data and other technical assistance to project partners, workforce performance monitoring, and completing administrative duties as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably in Public Health, another health discipline, or a related degree. A Masters degree and a background that includes experience in health workforce development, data analysis, and rural health are preferred. The successful candidate will be people-oriented, highly motivated and organized, have strong written and oral communication skills, and enjoy working in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment.

SALARY: This is a full-time, contractual position funded through the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (MIPAR) with some benefits available. Position is currently funded from January to end June 2009, with the possibility of renewal. Annual salary is in the $40K’s.

HOW TO APPLY: For fullest consideration, submit resume and cover letter by December 11, 2009 to: ohpp@dhmh.state.md.us with ‘Research Analyst Opportunity’ in the subject line. UMBC is an AA/EO Employer
 

Research Associate
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health: National Cancer Institute
Applied Research Program
 

Bethesda, Maryland
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is recruiting for qualified candidates for a research associate.
 

This is a full-time contractor position with the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and will based in their Rockville, Maryland office. The position provides an exciting and unique opportunity to work with leaders in the field of applied research and cancer control. The research associate will work at the National Cancer Institute, the leader in providing direction and funding for cancer research nationwide. The research associate will come into contact with a large number of scientists and public health professionals representing a variety of research disciplines which include economics, comparative effectiveness, epidemiology and surveillance in cancer screening.
 

Position Description: The research associate will function as a member of the Office of the Associate Director of the Applied Research Program (ARP) and work with ARP staff on initiatives to promote the program mission. The research associate will work collaboratively in a support role with scientific staff at the NCI and other Institutes at the NIH in the design, development and analysis of research projects in comparative effectiveness research, cancer screening, and related activities.
 

Day-to-day activities will include:
• Provide project management and scientific support for large, collaborative research projects with both NCI/NIH staff and external researchers.
• Assisting with the development of funding opportunities in comparative effectiveness research and cancer screening.
• Conduct literature searches and provide summaries of findings from literature as part of preliminary planning for new research activities and directions.
• Participate in various conference calls and meetings for defined research projects potentially providing synopses of meeting discussion or action items.
• Participate in activities related to improving the management and progress of research within ARP.
• Draft reports.
• Participate and aid in making recommendations and monitoring implementation to improve management and progress of extramural research managed within ARP.
• Support scientific staff in conferring with other government agencies, extramural researchers and the broader scientific community on future projects, policy, and general research.
 

Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in Public Health or similar background and knowledge and experience using various electronic software systems and databases (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Scientific background is ideal.
• Two years or more post-graduate degree work experience.
• Knowledge of management and administrative principles and practices that will enable the contractor to plan, develop, coordinate and evaluate epidemiologic and statistical research projects.
• Experience with interrelationships between governments, educational, industrial and private research concerns.
• Experience analyzing data and interpreting results of analyses.
• Experience writing and editing documents.
• Experience in a multi-tasking environment; specifically working in a timely manner on multiple projects in varying stages with several project directors and points of contact.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working effectively, both independently and with scientific and administrative staff, using professional interpersonal skills.
• Experience being proactive and take initiative, as well as to follow directions.
• Knowledge or experience in primary care or public health practice and/or technology assessment a plus.
 

Application Requirements:
• A one-page letter explaining your interest in public health, population-based research and cancer control (include your earliest start date).
• CV or resume
Salary/Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Benefits are provided.
Start Date: The start date is negotiable.
Application Deadline: This position is open until filled.
 

HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers

Inquiries: For further information about the position or application process, contact Ms. Emily Dowling, by e-mail (dowlinge@mail.nih.gov).
Mailing Address: Send applications to:
Ms. Emily Dowling
ARP/DCCPS/NCI
6130 Executive Blvd
EPN, Room 4005 - MSC 7344
Bethesda, MD 20892-7344
dowlinge@mail.nih.gov (electronic copies preferred)
HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers

The DC Gov't. Department of Health, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD, TB
Administration (HAHSTA) would like to post the following vacancy
announcement on your web site. Please let me know what is required to
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Department of Health, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD, TB Administration
(HAHSTA).

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Job Title
Supervisory Public Health Advisor

Location:
64 New York Ave. N.E.
Reference #: 14661

General Job Information
Pay Plan, Series & Grade: MS-0685-14
Salary Range: $88,545 - $123,963

Tour of Duty: 8:15 am - 4:45 pm., Monday - Friday
Area of Consideration: Open to the General Public
Promotion Potential: None
Number of Vacancies: One (1)
Agency: Department of Health
Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (AT WILL)
Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

Duties
Brief Description of Duties: This position is in the HIV/AIDS
Administration, Bureau of Surveillance and Epidemiology. Incumbent
serves as the Program Manager for the Surveillance and Epidemiology
Division, and is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing
the Division's activities, including core, incidence, and behavioral
surveillance and special research projects. Incumbent supervises
epidemiologists, statisticians, and public health advisors whose duties
include research design; data collection; data management and analysis;
preparation of epidemiologic reports, including the Integrated HIV/AIDS
Prevention, Care, and Surveillance Epidemiologic profile; epidemiologic
capacity building; and responding to data requests. Ensures that all
activities are conducted in accordance with established guidelines and
quality control measures. Applies statistical theory and methods,
including statistical software and computer programs, to solve specific
problems. Works collaboratively with bureau staff responsible for field
investigation, data management, and monitoring and evaluation to ensure
a robust surveillance system; to plan and implement epidemiologic
studies; and to disseminate data. Assists other bureaus and offices
within the Department of Health, and participates in meetings with
providers, community planning bodies, District and Federal agencies, and
other stakeholders as needed to address the surveillance and
epidemiology of HIV/AIDS and related conditions. Prepares project
proposals, reports, and scientific papers based upon original research
or evaluation. Presents findings internally and to community planning
bodies; and at local, national, and international public health
conferences.

Qualifications
Selective Placement Factor #1: Professional knowledge of the database
management software used in public health programs, including
proficiency in Microsoft Access and Excel. Incumbent must be
SAS-certified.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with
the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully
the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the
work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, at least one (1)
year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the
next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the
occupation in the organization.

Substitution of Education: A substitution of education for required
experience will be allowed as defined in OPM's Qualification Standards.
However, in order to receive credit, applicants must submit official
proof of educational attainment at the time of application.

Ranking Factors
Submission of Ranking Factors: The following ranking factors will be
used in the evaluation process. All applicants MUST respond to the
ranking factors. Please respond specifically to the ranking factor(s)
by either typing directly into the free form area provided or by pasting
from a text document. Please describe specific incidents of sustained
achievements from your experience that show evidence of the level at
which you are applying. You may refer to any experience, education,
training, awards, outside activities, etc. that include the degree to
which you possess the job related knowledge, skills and abilities
described in the ranking factors. The information given in response to
the ranking factors should be complete and accurate to the best of your
knowledge. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO ALL RANKING FACTORS WILL ELIMINATE YOU FROM CONSIDERATION.

Ranking Factor #1: Applied experience planning, directing, and
evaluating original epidemiological proposals and studies.

Ranking Factor #2: Ability to establish goals, objectives, programs,
and activities to collect and analyze data related to HIV/AIDS
surveillance or related public health program.

Ranking Factor #3: Applied experience and knowledge of disease
surveillance, epidemiologic methods and guidelines, and monitoring and
evaluation techniques, and the ability to apply this knowledge in
overseeing and conducting data management activities.

Ranking Factor #4: Supervisory experience with staff management,
directing, motivating, training and performance evaluations, in direct
relation to surveillance processes and procedures to ensure the use of
benchmark work processes leading to quality outputs.

Ranking Factor #5: Applied experience utilizing statistical software and
programs to analyze the of frequency distributions, modeling of
multivariates, sampling, analysis of variance and estimating magnitudes
in order to solve specific surveillance and epidemiologic problems.

Conditions of Employment
Other Significant Factors (At-Will): At-will employment applies to the
Management Supervisory Service (MSS). All positions and appointments in
the MSS serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be
terminated at any time with or without cause.

Employment Benefits
Employee Benefits: This is a Management Supervisory Service
appointment. Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance,
annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the District
of Columbia government's retirement plan. However, if selectee was
previously employed in the District of Columbia government under an
appointment for which he/she was eligible for Civil Service Retirement
(CSR), contributions to CSR will resume upon re-employment.

Residency Requirement
A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational
Service, Management Supervisory Service, an attorney position in the
Legal Service (series 905) other than in the Senior Executive Attorney
Service (SEAS), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series
905) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for
the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over
non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference
points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less
than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency and maintain such
residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the
appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the
7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Information to Applicants

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must
submit official proof at the time of application.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free
Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position
will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her
immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after
conviction of or a plea of guilty to a violation of any criminal drug
statute occurring in the workplace.

How to Apply
Where to Apply (Judiciary Square): D.C. Department of Human Resources
(DCHR) Job Center located in the South Lobby at 441 - 4th Street, NW,
Washington, D.C. 20001.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of
consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given
consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration
for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of
employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore a DC
2000 job application or online job application is required to be
submitted.

Closing Statement

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the Department of Health,
Human Resources Division, Only.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights
Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq.,
(Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of
actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age,
marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation,
political affiliation, genetic information, disability, source of
income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form
of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition,
harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited
by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be
tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
 

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job
applications should be directed to HR Answers at (202) 442-9700
 

CLOSING DATE/TIME: December 28, 2009, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
POSITION TITLE: Senior Strategic Information/Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
BASIC SALARY: $69,950 to $111,467 per year -- Final compensation will be based on individual salary history, work experience, and educational background.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One Base Period and Four Option Periods
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
SECURITY CLEARANCE: OPM National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI), non-sensitive
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: United States citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and third country nationals are eligible for this position. Citizens and permanent residents of the host country are not eligible under this solicitation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the guidance of the CDC Country Director and the Chief of Health Systems Solutions, the Senior Strategic Information/Monitoring & Evaluation (SI/M&E) Advisor Provides support to HIV/AIDS activities and programs in Tanzania. In particular, the incumbent plays a critical role in strengthening capacity and systems for M&E in the Government of Tanzania's Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW) to monitor, evaluate and provide information on continually assessing the national response to HIV/AIDS in Tanzania. The SI/M&E Advisor also works with USG partners at both implementer and national levels to quantify progress towards targets set for the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
 

For more detailed information about this position vacancy and instructions on applying for it, please use the following link:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=4e8bbaa83988825f3e62fe81afe8c7b4&tab=core&_cview=0
 

What exciting opportunities await you at CDC?  

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) is the agency Americans trust with their lives. As a global leader in public health, CDC is the nation's premier health promotion, prevention, & preparedness agency. Whether we are protecting the American people from public health threats, researching emerging diseases, or mobilizing public health programs with our domestic and international partners, we rely on our employees to make a real difference in the health and well-being of people here and around the world.

- The incumbent serves as a senior expert responsible for leading the planning, implementation, management, and evaluation of major, complex public health communication and marketing programs and campaigns.

- This position is located in the Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases (CCID), Office of the Director (OD), Influenza Coordinating Unit, Atlanta, Georgia. 

Multiple vacancies will be filled.

Required supporting documentation must be received by 11:59 P.M. (Eastern Time) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration for this position.  Check to see what documents are required in the How To Apply section of the announcement.  If required documents are not submitted in accordance with these requirements, you will not be considered.

SPECIAL NOTES:

*This announcement may be used to fill additional authorized vacancies.

* Promotion Potential: No 

* Bargaining Unit Position: Yes 

* Moving Expenses Authorized: No

* Travel Required: Yes: Moderate 

* Recruitment Incentive: No

* Relocation Incentive: No 

* Supervisory Position: No 

• Must be U.S. citizen.
• A background investigation is required.

To learn more about STIPDG program please visit:

World Vision Kenya is a leading non-governmental Christian humanitarian, relief, development and advocacy organization with projects in most parts of Kenya. We wish to urgently recruit a highly competent, proactive and self-driven person to fill the following position within our organization.

Millenium Water Alliance Coordinator – To be based in Nairobi

Purpose of the positions:
To provide overall coordination of Millennium Water Alliance (MWA) Consortium for Water and Sanitation Programs at National and Program/projects levels, support and build capacity of partners and staff, provide technical policy direction and constant review of sector strategies and program designs.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide effective, innovative and strategic leadership in the coordination of the MWA Water and Sanitation program activities nationwide
• Promote collaborative process among members to develop, monitor and evaluate Water & Sanitation program indicators and standards for use by all the MWA Partners in the consortium.
• Collaborate with Ministry of Water and Irrigation and other relevant departments in providing technical support and assistance to MWA Partners, Water and Sanitation programs
• Engage with partners in research on new and innovative Water and Sanitation programs and make recommendation to MWA for adoption and implementation.
• Raise funds for Water and Sanitation programs to widen MWA’s interventions.
• Represent MWA in regular and other Water & Irrigation Networks coordinated by the GoK, other NGOs and International Organizations, UN bodies, special sector networks involved in policy formulation and implementation for purposes of influencing the Water and Sanitation policies in favor of the poor communities.
• Ensure that financial records are maintained in accordance with the laid down MWA and WV Policies and procedures.
• Review all Audit reports to ensure that key financially related observations and recommendations are adequately and promptly handled.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Educational requirements: A minimum of a bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Hydrogeology, Water and Natural Resources. A Masters degree is an added advantage.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years experience with at least 7 years in design and implementation of WASH programs in development or emergency contexts. Experience with International NGOs or UN Agencies is an added advantage
• Good understanding of FIDIC, Kenyan and SPHERE standards
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Lotus Notes and Statistical Program (e.g. Epi - Info, SPSS).
• Proficient in Program Cycle Management and fund raising
• Strong commitment to WV Values, Mission and Vision.

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, one of whom must be your church leader/priest/pastor, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than November 27th, 2009. Applications may also be hand delivered to our Karen office. Please indicate clearly on the envelope or on the subject line “Millenium Water Alliance Coordinator”. (Only short-listed candidates will be contacted).
Director, People & Culture
World Vision Kenya
P. O. Box 50816 (00200), Nairobi
Or E-mail: recruit_kenya @wvi.org

World Vision is a child focused organization and upholds the rights and wellbeing of children. Our recruitment and selection procedures include screening and background checking for child abuse offenses. World Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our vision for every child, Life in all its fullness, Our prayer for every heart, The will to make it so.

Director, People & Culture
World Vision Kenya
P. O. Box 50816 (00200), Nairobi
Or E-mail: recruit_kenya @wvi.org

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

COUNTY: ONEIDA COUNTY

JOB TITLE: PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC HEALTH

ANNOUNCEMENT START DATE: NOVEMBER 18, 2009

ANNOUNCEMENT END DATE: DECEMBER 18, 2009

GENERAL DETAILS: Public Health Director is a professional and administrative position involving responsibility for initiating and managing a local public health program and has the general powers and duties specified in Section 352 of the Public Health Law. An incumbent is responsible for maintaining a high standard of public health services, in accordance with the general policies and objectives of the Board of Health and with applicable State and local health laws and ordinances. The Public Health Director is responsible for protecting the health and safety of the county’s residents. The Public Health Director works full-time in this capacity, without any other job responsibilities and must be a United States citizen. The Director leads agencies on the front lines of public health to prevent epidemics and the spread of disease, to protect against environmental hazards, to prevent injuries, to promote healthy lifestyles, to help communities respond to disasters, and to work with community partners to assure access to high quality health care services. General supervision is exercised over the environmental sanitation, medical and public and/or community health nursing services. The Public Health Director reports directly to the County Executive.

EXPERIENCE NEEDED: A Master's Degree in public health or a related field* from a regionally accredited or New York State-registered college or university that demonstrates the core competencies of a public health education (Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, and Social and Behavior Sciences); AND three (3) years of public health administrative experience in a health related organization or government agency that demonstrates that the candidate possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to administer public health programs, including workforce and budget management, effective communication, effective establishment and implementation of policy or business goals, and compliance with legal requirements.

* Related fields include public health nursing , health administration, community health education or environmental health.

NOTES: 1. All appointments to the position of Public Health Director and the appointment and arrangements for the Medical Consultant are subject to the approval of the New York State Commissioner of Health.
2. Candidates who do not meet the education or experience requirements of this section may be conditionally approved for appointment of two years by the State Commissioner of Health with an opportunity for two additional one year conditional renewals. Final approval of these candidates shall be contingent on satisfactory progress in meeting a public health education or experience plan developed in conjunction with and approved by the State Commissioner of Health.

GRADE/SALARY: 49H/Starting Salary Range (2010) : $72,080 - $78,296
plus Excellent Benefits

MAIL APPLICATION, RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:
Oneida County Department of Personnel
John Talerico, Commissioner
800 Park Avenue
Utica, NY 13501

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED OR POSTMARKED BY: December 18, 2009

Applications may be picked up in the Department of Personnel – 3rd Floor of the Oneida County Building or downloaded and printed from our web site at www.ocgov.net, (click on Oneida County Department of Personnel). You may also call (315) 798-5726 and request an application be mailed to you.

**Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer**
 

Go to FHI website @ http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/searchResults.jsp?org=FHI&cws=1

Health Protection. Health Equity. Scientific Excellence. At the CDC, we are dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability. If you want to be a Leader with an agency that touches the lives of every American, we invite you to join us in accomplishing our public health mission. The following positions are currently available:

Deputy Director, Infectious Disease
USAJOBS Announcement #AD10-10-010
Serves as principal advisor to the CDC Director and provides leadership in formulation and communication of Agency infectious disease policy. Plays a key role in the support of CDC's national and international mission to conduct, coordinate, and support infectious disease surveillance, research, and prevention and participates in review of national and international programs and management of resource allocation in order to accomplish health objectives (closes on Thursday, Nov 19).
 

Director, Center for Global Health
USAJOBS Announcement #ES10-10-012
Serves as a senior staff member who plays a key role in the enhancement
of CDC's leadership in core public health sciences centered on CDC's
global health activities. The incumbent will provide leadership, ordination, technical expertise in global health activities, and administrative facilitation of international activities CDC-wide. The Director, Center for Global Health provides leadership and direction in developing CDC's long-range plans for global health activities, setting priorities, establishing goals and objectives, and defining appropriate interventions. (closes on December 4).
 

How to apply:
Visit http://www.cdc.gov/leadership.html for information on position requirements. Each position title is linked to www.usajobs.gov, which outlines specific requirements for submitting information via email to seniorpositions@cdc.gov.
 

For more information, call Vicki Hunter at (404) 498-6528 or (404) 808-8321 or email vhunter@cdc.gov.

Deputy Director, Non-communicable Diseases, Injury and Environmental Health <http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=83785374>

US JOBS Announcement #AD10-10-001
Serves as principal advisor to the CDC Director and provides leadership in the determination of CDC/ATSDR objectives and priorities for non-communicable diseases, injury and environmental health, and the formulation and communication of Agency policy. Participates in review of national and international programs and management of resource allocation in order to accomplish public health objectives (closes on Thursday, Nov 19).
 

How to apply:
Visit http://www.cdc.gov/leadership.html for information on position requirements. Each position title is linked to www.usajobs.gov, which outlines specific requirements for submitting information via email to seniorpositions@cdc.gov.

For more information, call Vicki Hunter at (404) 498-6528 or (404) 808-8321 or email vhunter@cdc.gov.

Deputy Director, State and Local Support <http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=83788705>
USAJOBS Announcement #ES10-10-006
Serves as a senior staff member playing a key role in the achievement of a strengthened public health system through a partnership between CDC and State and local health departments, and tribal and territorial governments (local public health agencies) by emphasizing CDC resource and asset management, performance and accountability, capacity building, CDC field staff development and shared leadership (closes on Thursday, Nov 19)
 

How to apply:
Visit http://www.cdc.gov/leadership.html for information on position requirements. Each position title is linked to www.usajobs.gov, which outlines specific requirements for submitting information via email to seniorpositions@cdc.gov.
 

For more information, call Vicki Hunter at (404) 498-6528 or (404) 808-8321 or email vhunter@cdc.gov.

Deputy Director, Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Services
USAJOBS Announcement #AD10-10-011
Serves as a senior staff member playing a key role in the enhancement of CDC/ATSDR's leadership in core public health sciences, centered on surveillance, epidemiology, and laboratory services. The incumbent of this position will be the central focus to coordinate, complement, and extend program-specific epidemiology, surveillance and laboratory activities, connect CDC with various stakeholders and focus on policies and procedures for epidemiology and surveillance throughout the Agency (closes on Thursday, Nov 19).
 

How to apply:
Visit http://www.cdc.gov/leadership.html for information on position requirements. Each position title is linked to www.usajobs.gov, which outlines specific requirements for submitting information via email to seniorpositions@cdc.gov.
 

For more information, call Vicki Hunter at (404) 498-6528 or (404) 808-8321 or email vhunter@cdc.gov.

• Review, analyze and comment on policies and regulations issued by appropriate government authorities.
• Monitor industry compliance with laws and regulations
• Prepare petitions, testimony, FOIA request, or other work product to submit to the government.
• Serve as specialist on specific health issues. Gather information from scientific and medical literature, the federal government, the news media and other factual sources and organizes this information for easy retrieval.
• Communicate technical information and Health Research Group's position to a wide variety of audiences including press, consumers and technical experts. Write reports on research projects and articles for monthly newsletter.
• Other tasks, as necessary, to develop expertise, maintain professional contacts, monitor developments, and educate consumers in assigned areas.

My Medicare Matters Campaign Seeks Summer Intern

Who we are: My Medicare Matters is an education and outreach initiative that helps
people with Medicare and their families better understand Medicare. It is sponsored by
the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and supported by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals,
LP.

The My Medicare Matters national campaign has three goals: (1) to maximize the
number of people who are “informed consumers” of Medicare, including Part D and who
are able to take appropriate next steps; and (2) to maximize the number of eligible
people who enroll in the Medicare Savings Programs, Part D Extra Help/Low-Income
Subsidy (LIS), (3) maximize access to related benefits for elders of modest financial
means. (For more information about My Medicare Matters, please visit our Web sites:
www.MyMedicareMatters.org for consumers and www.MyMedicareCommunity.org
for professionals and volunteers who work with people with Medicare.

The mission of NCOA is to improve the lives of older Americans. NCOA programs help
older people remain healthy and independent, find jobs, access benefits programs, and
discover meaningful ways to continue contributing to society. A charitable organization
with a national network of more than 14,000 organizations and leaders, NCOA was
founded in 1950 and is based in Washington, DC. (For more information about NCOA,
please visit www.NCOA.org.)

Intern Position: The My Medicare Matters campaign is looking for dynamic, detailoriented
graduate (public administration, policy, law, or other) students for a 10 week
fulltime internship program with My Medicare Matters and related programs at the
National Council on Aging in Washington DC during the Summer of 2010. Prior
demonstrated interest in Medicare, Medicaid and/or poverty among older persons is a
prerequisite to be considered for this position.
 

Responsibilities:
• Assisting in the provision of technical assistance and training to communitybased
organizations providing Medicare and related entitlement benefits
counseling and assistance to elders and younger adults with disabilities
• Updating developments regarding state eligibility criteria and applications
processes for needs-based public benefits programs and helping community
organizations to provide consumers with accurate information;
• Exploring and supporting local and statewide initiatives related outreach and
enrollment into Medicare and related entitlement benefits for elders and younger
adults with disabilities;
1901 L St., NW ? Fourth Floor ? Washington, DC 20036 ? (202) 479-1200 ? (202) 479-0735 FAX
• Updating data on the percentages of seniors who are eligible and who are
enrolled in federal needs-based benefits programs;
• Updating the My Medicare Matters and My Medicare Community Web sites to
ensure both sites are current;
• Other work as assigned.
We provide a stipend or cooperate with externship programs that enable students to
earn academic credit.
 

Our summer interns have ample opportunities to attend policy briefings, Congressional
Hearings and other policy-related events and to network with interns at other national
organizations that work on aging and Medicare issues to the extent possible.
To apply: Interested candidates should forward a cover letter, resume, and short writing
sample (5 pages maximum) to Hilary Dalin at hilary.dalin@ncoa.org. Selected candidate
will be contacted to schedule an interview.
 

Deadline: January 15, 2009. Applications will be considered as they arrive.
 

For more information, please contact us:
My Medicare Matters
National Council on Aging
1901 L Street, NW 4th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20036
hilary.dalin@ncoa.org